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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.50, 2,105.22 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.50, 2,105.22 and 747.46 is: 1,118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.50 : 2,105.22 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.50/2,105.22 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.50x = 2,105.22 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.50x = 1,573,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,573.18/1,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.79

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